Globalization in Education and Healthcare

Flashcards covering the definitions, benefits, and challenges of globalization within the sectors of education and healthcare, with a specific focus on the Philippine education crisis.

The term __________ refers to the worldwide interconnection and interdependence of nations, communities, and economies.

globalization

__________ is an aspect of globalization exemplified by global supply networks, global partnerships, and international trade agreements.

Economic Integration

__________ entails the sharing of beliefs, customs, and ideas, allowing individuals to experience diverse languages, music, and art.

Cultural Exchange

Globalization has accelerated due to developments in __________, such as social media and the Internet, and transportation.

communication

International organizations and agreements are formed as a result of __________ to handle issues like trade disputes and climate change.

Political Interdependence

Globalization intensifies competition, prompting individuals to acquire the skills and competencies needed for __________ Development.

Human Capital

Increased global interaction encourages education systems to integrate cross-cultural communication and global __________.

awareness

As globalization expands contact, education adapts by promoting __________ competence to strengthen intercultural communication.

multilingual

__________ Education fosters competencies such as empathy, social responsibility, and critical thinking.

Global Citizenship

Higher education institutions respond to global competition by generating new concepts to influence international __________ discourse.

academic

Globalization expands cross-border mobility for students and researchers through the __________ of Education.

Internationalization

The challenge of __________ describes when prevailing global standards eclipse local identities and lead to the loss of indigenous knowledge.

Cultural Homogenization

Addressing the __________ requires government subsidization for digital tools like free Internet and technology access.

Digital Divide

A __________ may occur when there is a discrepancy between the skills taught in schools and the talents businesses want.

Skill Mismatch

The emergence of for-profit schools and standardized testing firms is evidence of the rising __________ of education.

privatization and commercialization

__________ occurs when highly educated people leave their home countries, which can worsen skill shortages and impede economic growth.

Brain Drain

Globalization can marginalize minority languages because dominant languages like __________ dominate international communication.

English

The Philippine educational system is hampered by persistent __________, leading to overcrowded classrooms and subpar teacher pay.

underfunding

The present Philippine curriculum has been criticized for emphasizing __________ over critical thinking and creativity.

memorization

There are gaps in educational access in the Philippines particularly between rural and __________ regions.

urban

Despite the "No Child Left Behind" policy, Chanco ($2023$) notes that __________ is still being practiced in the Philippines.

mass promotion

Curricular reform in the Philippines should prioritize __________ skills, digital literacy, and critical thinking.

$$21\text{st-century}$$

Globalization has strengthened the role of the __________ as the global authority for setting international health standards.

World Health Organization (WHO)

One of the main benefits of globalization in healthcare is greater access to __________ and drugs through international commerce.

medical technologies

Developments in surgical methods and __________ have increased healthcare options for people in rural locations.

telemedicine

The trend of __________ allows patients to travel abroad for medical care that is unavailable or more costly in their home nations.

health tourism

Globalization can worsen health differences by increasing the power of market forces and healthcare __________.

privatization

Cross-border health issues like pandemics and antibiotic resistance require efficient global health __________ structures.

governance

Ethical considerations regarding globalization and healthcare include social justice, human rights, and health __________.

equity

Promoting health equity requires addressing broad __________ that shape outcomes, such as stable housing and education.

social determinants